The City Defends Itself(1951)
La città si difende
The Sensational Venice Award Winner for the GREATEST ITALIAN FILM OF THE YEAR
The City Defends Itself Synopsis
Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.
The City Defends Itself (1951) is a crime and drama film directed by Pietro Germi, released on October 12, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Gina Lollobrigida, Renato Baldini, Cosetta Greco and Paul Müller. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Pietro Germi
- Writers:
- Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Montuori
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- Società Italiana Cines
- Status:
- Released
The City Defends Itself (1951) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The City Defends Itself before you stream it.
The City Defends Itself Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gina Lollobrigida
as Daniela
Renato Baldini
as Paolo Leandri
Cosetta Greco
as Lina Girosi - moglie di Luigi
Paul Müller
as Guido Marchi - il professore
Fausto Tozzi
as Luigi Girosi
Tamara Lees
as La donna del ritratto
Emma Baron
as La madre di Alberto
- Patrizia Manca
Patrizia Manca
as Sandrina Girosi - figlia di Lina e Luigi
- Ferdinando Lattanzi
Ferdinando Lattanzi
as Il padre di Alberto
- Giuseppe Chinnici
Giuseppe Chinnici
as Commissario di polizia
- Vincenzo Tocci
Vincenzo Tocci
as Capitano della nave
Amedeo Trilli
as Conducente del tram
Key crew
Directed by Pietro Germi, written by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Federico Fellini.
Explore more Crime titles
The City Defends Itself Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
You may also like
Plunder Road
1957
Belly
1998
The Vault
2021
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
Siberian Education
2013
Heist 88
2023
I.D.
1995
The Firm
1989
American Murderer
2022
Panic
2000
The Rise
2012
Nostalgia
2022
The Drop
2014
Final Score
2018
The Unholy Three
1925
Suburbicon
2017
Play Dirty
2025
True Believer
1989
The Anderson Tapes
1971
In the Blood
2014
Movies similar to The City Defends Itself
Dirty Dancing
1987
Snatch
2000
Dancer in the Dark
2000
Million Dollars Snatch
1976
A History of Violence
2005
Policewoman
2000
Willenbrock
2005
Heat
1995
The Last Railway
1956
One Night Downtown
1999
The Return
1966
Misfits
2015
The Driver
1978
Reindeer Games
2000
Payback
1999
Die Hosen des Ritters von Bredow
1973
Entlassen auf Bewährung
1965
No Good Deed
2002
Birthday Girl
2001
Taxi 3
2003
The City Defends Itself – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The City Defends Itself online?
+
The City Defends Itself (1951) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The City Defends Itself?
+
The main cast of The City Defends Itself (1951) includes Gina Lollobrigida, Renato Baldini, Cosetta Greco, Paul Müller and Fausto Tozzi. The film was directed by Pietro Germi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The City Defends Itself released?
+
The City Defends Itself was released on October 12, 1951 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The City Defends Itself worth watching?
+
The City Defends Itself (1951) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The City Defends Itself?
+
Yes. The official The City Defends Itself trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.